maladjusted | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (psychology) poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living | |
Examples: | "a maladjusted child" |
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Related terms: | adjusted psychology unadapted | |
2. | [ adjective ] emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships | |
Synonyms: | disturbed | |
Related terms: | neurotic | |
3. | [ adjective ] not well adjusted | |
Examples: | "a maladjusted carburetor" |
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Related terms: | unadjusted | |
Similar spelling: |
maladjustive maladjustment Mallotus |